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In the week ended 7th January deadweight cattle prices eased slightly as trade returned to a more normal pattern after the holiday period. read more
In week ended 7th January, the deadweight SQQ fell almost 5p to 453.4p/kg. read more
World markets show butter returns continuing to fall as available global supply increases. read more
Following a period of stability in the run-up to Christmas, deadweight pig prices fell sharply in the first week in the New Year. read more
The GB weekly average price increased by £8.05 last week to £113.14/t and the free-market average increased by £5.41 to £92.12/t. read more
The latest US Department of Agriculture report, for January, led to raised eyebrows in the grain trade read more
The near-term oilseed market lines up to be dominated by South American crop development, palm oil supply issues and Chinese will they/won’t they buying patterns. read more
The EU market is coming to terms with variable quality in this year’s crop, caused by high grain nitrogen as a result of the dry spring weather. read more
The UK chicken market has been a hotbed of obscure and complex margin-whittling as retailers continue to impose tough conditions and constraints, and industry has largely failed to get another round of price increases to help offset feed costs. read more


 
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A4 magazine
21 times a year
Bringing news, views and financial updates Farm Business is read by farmers across Britain who have an interest in the progression of their farm as a business.

 Over the Counter
Tabloid magazine
6 issues per annum
Targeting SQPs, veterinary nurses and animal health advisers in country stores, tack rooms, pet shops, multiples and veterinary practices across the UK. Focuses on advice and training to aid point-of-sale recommendation.
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A4 magazine
6 times a year
Targeting the agonomists and professional farm managers who advise the UK's largest farms on fertiliser use, ag-chem, seed, feed, machinery, and farm managers at 1000+ ha arable farms across the UK.

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A4 magazine
5 times a year
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A4 magazine
Quarterly Issues
Focus is on knowledge transfer that allows for effective marketing of veterinary services, featuring information that can help to increase the health and wellbeing of all animals from companion animals and sheep, to dairy and beef cattle, equine, pigs and poultry . . . Vet Marketing will focus on:

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